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EU's Critical Medicines Act Aims to End Shortages

3/14/2025

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The Critical Medicines Act (CMA) is set to tackle the pressing issue of medicine shortages in the EU, worsened by global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war. Nations like Greece and Lithuania are hopeful that the CMA will strengthen supply chains, lessen reliance on imports, and boost local production, ensuring vital medicines are accessible to all.

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Story summary

The Critical Medicines Act (CMA) is set to tackle the pressing issue of medicine shortages in the EU, worsened by global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war. Nations like Greece and Lithuania are hopeful that the CMA will strengthen supply chains, lessen reliance on imports, and boost local production, ensuring vital medicines are accessible to all.